Liquid lose to Yandex and are eliminated from FISSURE Universe: Episode 8
At the FISSURE Universe: Episode 8 tournament, Team Liquid lost 0-2 to Team Yandex. The match took place in the third round of the lower bracket, and its result was decisive for both teams.
The defeat deprived Team Liquid of any chance to continue the competition: the team finished the event in 4th place. In turn, Team Yandex earned the right to play in the lower-bracket final and keep their hopes of reaching the grand final alive.
Detailed series statistics and all maps are available via the link.
Team Liquid roster:
Team Yandex roster:
Based on the results of the series, the MVP title went to watson, who became the key figure in Team Yandex's victory.
FISSURE Universe: Episode 8 is taking place from January 29, 2026 to February 1, 2026 in an online format. Follow the schedule, results, and progress of the tournament on DLTV via the link.